She was a daughter of the late Mary Maggie (McCauley) and Nathaniel Buck Allen.

Shirley is survived by two daughters, Tanya Jones and Jacqueline Veney; two sisters, Thelma Newman and husband, George, of Staunton and Charlotte Gordan; two grandsons; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Johnson Funeral Service in Grottoes, with Minister Elizabeth Carter officiating. Burial will follow at John Wesley Cemetery. The casket will be closed. A meal will follow at the Grottoes Rescue Squad.

Memorial contributions may be sent to The Family C/O Johnson Funeral Service, 201 Dogwood Ave Grottoes, VA 24441.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnsonfs.com.

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